Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition. Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights. Stay ...
…
continue reading
Aurora Energy Research Podcasts
[Season 1] In-depth conversation with people in charge of large energy corporates, institutional investors and NGOs, as well as cutting-edge research in the field of energy. [Season 2] In-depth conversation with CXOs of exciting energy startups, about how they build teams, raise money, and turn ideas into reality.
…
continue reading
1
EP.259 Juan Carlos Jobet on Chile’s Energy Transition
47:21
47:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:21
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Juan Carlos Jobet, former Chilean Minister of Energy and Mining and now Dean of the Business School at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. He joins José Muñoz, Aurora’s Country Lead for Chile, to discuss Chile’s path to a cleaner, more resilient energy system, from the coal phase-out and renewable gr…
…
continue reading
1
EP.258 Ben Guest on Batteries, Flexibility and the Future of the UK Grid
46:31
46:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:31
By Aurora Energy Research
…
continue reading
1
EP.257 Karin Burns on Community Choice Aggregators and the Clean Energy Transition in California
42:07
42:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:07
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Karin Burns, CEO of San Diego Community Power (SDCP). She joins Oliver Kerr, Aurora’s Managing Director for North America, and Farhad Billimoria, Head of US West Research, to discuss the rise of community choice aggregation (CCA) and its role in accelerating California’s clean energy transit…
…
continue reading
1
EP.256 Helen Clarkson on Business and Policy in the Global Climate Transition
36:37
36:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:37
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group. She joins Richard Howard, Aurora’s Global Research Director, to discuss the role of business and government in accelerating the transition to net zero. Helen has led Climate Group since 2017, overseeing initiatives such as RE100, EV100, SteelZero, and th…
…
continue reading
1
EP.255 Philip Hirschhorn and Tim Nelson on the Future of Australia’s Wholesale Market
46:13
46:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:13
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Philip Hirschhorn, Ministerial Appointee to the NEM Wholesale Market Settings Review Expert Panel, and Tim Nelson, Chair of the independent review of Australia’s NEM. They join Hugo Batten, Aurora’s Managing Director for APAC, and Hana Ramli, Principal in our Australian Advisory team, to dis…
…
continue reading
1
EP.254 Heather Reams on Conservative Leadership in US Clean Energy Policy
47:30
47:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:30
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Heather Reams, President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). She joins Oliver Kerr, Aurora’s Managing Director for North America, to discuss the role of conservative leadership in driving clean energy policy and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation. Heather has l…
…
continue reading
1
EP.253 Christoph Bellin on Battery Storage and Pumped Hydro in Europe
32:50
32:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:50
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Christoph Bellin, Head of Development & Projects at Alpiq. He joins Claudia Günther, our Research Lead for Northwestern Europe, to explore the evolving roles of flexible assets like battery storage and pumped hydro in Europe’s energy transition. Christoph is a senior energy executive with ov…
…
continue reading
1
EP.252 Elyette Roux on Grid Deployment and Supply Chain Challenges
27:05
27:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:05
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Elyette Roux, Executive Vice President for the Power Grid market division at Nexans, and Managing Director of the company’s Accessories Business Unit. She joins Pierre Dennery, Aurora’s Country Head for France, to examine the global challenges of deploying the grid infrastructure required fo…
…
continue reading
1
EP.251 Ben Wilson, President, National Grid Ventures
34:53
34:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:53
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Ben Wilson, President of National Grid Ventures. He joins Dan Monzani, our Managing Director for UK & Ireland, to explore how infrastructure, interconnectors and electrification are shaping the future of the UK and global energy systems. Ben sits on the Executive Committee of National Grid a…
…
continue reading
1
EP.250 Robert Brook on Grid Modernisation and Resilience in the US
42:24
42:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:24
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Robert Brook, SVP and Managing Director of the Americas at Neara. He joins our Managing Director for North America, Oliver Kerr, to discuss the evolving state of grid infrastructure in the US and the technologies poised to transform it. Robert brings over 30 years of experience across the en…
…
continue reading
1
EP.249 The Data Centre Surge: AI’s Impact on Power Demand and Grid Planning
38:02
38:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:02
In this episode, we explore how the explosive growth of AI is driving a rapid expansion of data centres, and how this surge is reshaping power systems and energy infrastructure around the world. Richard Howard, Aurora’s Global Research Director, is joined by Malavika Gode, Senior Associate in our UK Advisory team, to unpack the energy implications …
…
continue reading
1
EP.248 Harrison Moore on the Investment Landscape in Australia
23:55
23:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:55
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Harrison Moore, Head of Energy and Renewables at Azure Capital. He joins our Head of Australia, Weije Mak and Laura Perez del Olmo, Advisory Associate in our Sydney office to discuss the investment landscape in Australia for power and renewable assets. Harrison has over 15 years of experienc…
…
continue reading
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Rosheen McGuckian, CEO, NTR. She joins our Head of Research for Western Europe & India, Marc Hedin, and Steph Unsworth, Research Senior Associate in our Oxford office, to discuss the consequences of grid constraints in European countries. Rosheen serves as the Chief Executive Officer of NTR,…
…
continue reading
1
EP.246 Jürgen Mayerhofer, CEO & Co-Founder, enspired
37:22
37:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:22
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Jürgen Mayerhofer, CEO & Co-Founder of enspired. He joins our Managing Director for Iberia & LATAM, Ana Barillas, to discuss battery optimisation. Jürgen holds an MBA in energy management and has worked in the energy sector for 20 years, contributing to the expansion of renewables in the gri…
…
continue reading
1
EP.245 Matt Grover on Battery Dispatch and Economics
40:10
40:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:10
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Matt Grover, Director of Energy Markets at Fluence in Australia. He joins our Managing Director for APAC, Hugo Batten, and our Head of Research in APAC, James Ha, to discuss battery dispatch and economics. At Fluence in Australia, Matt leads the team responsible for the company’s Mosaic soft…
…
continue reading
1
EP.244 Mallika Ishwaran, Chief Economist, Shell
38:36
38:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:36
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Mallika Ishwaran, Chief Economist, Shell. She joins our Managing Director for APAC, Hugo Batten, and our Global Research Director, Richard Howard, to discuss Shell’s 2025 Energy Security Scenarios. As Shell’s Chief Economist, Mallika advises on macroeconomic issues, economic trends, and rela…
…
continue reading
This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Tom Glover, UK Country Chair, RWE. He joins Caroline Still, Project Leader in our Oxford Advisory team, to discuss the main challenges GB’s power sector is facing. As RWE’s UK Country Chair and Chair of the RWE UK Renewables Boards, Tom serves as the company’s most senior representative in t…
…
continue reading
